The EuregioScienceFund of the Euregio Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino is continuing its successful cooperation with the FWF for the funding of cooperative, interregional research projects (IRP) in basic research. A funding volume of €3.9 million is again available for the 6th call to get multi-year, innovative cooperation projects off the ground. The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) is responsible for quality assurance and awarding the funding, while the projects are carried out at research institutions in the Euroregion. The aim is to further strengthen the innovative power of the Euroregion and offer attractive research jobs.
Target group
The funding program is aimed at researchers from all disciplines from the three Euregio territories of Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino applying jointly for a cooperative, interregional research project.
Funding goals
The program gives researchers the opportunity to carry out thematically clearly defined research projects limited to a specific duration and to devote themselves to investigating individual research questions. Researchers from Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino each make a substantial contribution to the overall project, creating added value.
The program has the following objectives:
- The development of new ideas in the field of basic research
- The establishment and expansion of research networks between the Euregio territories with joint research projects
- Increasing the international visibility of researchers from the Euregio territories
- Creating opportunities for early-stage researchers to expand their knowledge and professional skills and become integrated into the scientific community
Funding period and funding amount
- 24 to 36 months
- €300,000 up to a maximum of €600,000 per application
- €3.9 million funding budget for this call from the EuregioScienceFund of the Euregio Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino
Requirements
- Consortium consisting of one consortium member each from Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino with appropriate research qualifications
- One consortium member acts as research head (“research coordinator”)
- Projects to be carried out at suitable research institutions in Tyrol, South Tyrol, and Trentino with the necessary infrastructure
- The difference between the largest and the smallest project part may not exceed 10% of the total volume
- For further details, please see the application guidelines for the 6th call
Approval
- Decision by the Scientific Expert Group of the Euregio Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino based on a recommendation by the FWF Scientific Board
- Expected in March 2027
Application information
- Proposals are submitted online by the Tyrolean consortium member (“organizational coordinator”) and the Tyrolean research institution, using the electronic application portal elane.
Funding institution
EuregioScienceFund of the Euregio Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino from funds provided by the State of Tyrol, the Autonomous Province of Bolzano/Bozen, and the Autonomous Province of Trento